A self-defense class morphed into something more for Riverdale students Emma and Loukas Carter of Kenton. They started taking a self-defense class from David Heaberlin. After seeing the Carters in action, he wondered if they had any interest in moving on to taekwondo.

ADA — Ada handed out special awards to its winter sports athletes Tuesday night. The boys basketball team recognized Grant McBride, Levi Bass, Blake Willeke and Brayden Sautter as captains.

A pair of area girls received mention on the Division IV All-Ohio grls basketball teams released on Tuesday afternoon.

Kenton Athletic Director Mike Leddy gave an upbeat report on the district’s sports programs at Monday’s school board meeting. He said there are 233 student athletes at the high school, with 55 of those playing in multiple sports. There are 123 student athletes at the middle school.

DOLA — Hardin Northern handed out winter sports awards on Thursday night.

Kenton Little League is currently registering players for the 2015 season, with tryouts slated for Saturday at the Kenton Middle School. As is the case most years, there are several things that have changed in Kenton Little League this year, including the implementation of online registration and a change in the age groups.

Now that the snow is almost gone, it is time to dust off the clubs and get back to the course.

COLUMBUS — All wrestlers want to be in control and in wrestling that comes from being in the top position. Ada senior Austin Windle spent a lot of time on top Friday in his match at 170 pounds in the second consolation round at the state tournament.

HERSHEY, Pa. — Ohio Northern senior Cody Lovejoy had a disappointing end to his collegiate wrestling career Friday. The top-seeded heavyweight went 1-2 at the 2015 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships to fall short of being an All-American for the second straight year.

COLUMBUS — Ada senior Austin Windle followed the same script on Thursday as he did last year on the first day of the Division III state wrestling tournament. He suffered a disappointing loss in the first round and then bounced back.